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President Tina Sinnen officially announces the commencement of the
2014 VCCA Convention in Virginia Beach and introduces the Mayor of
Virginia Beach to officially welcome clerks and deputy clerks from all
over Virginia. Tina concluded her one-year term as VCCA President at
midnight on September 20, 2014. Thank you Tina for your leadership and
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The VCCA Convention kicked off with the annual tradition of a golf
tournament. This year’s tournament was held at Hell’s Point Golf Course
and Golf Committee Chairman Rick Francis provided a wonderful experience.
Pictured here is Barrett Chappell, searching for his ball after a long
drive from the tee.
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For many years, the convention registration table has been
efficiently managed by Rosa Forrester and Betty Horner. Pictured here
are Rosa and Betty as they prepare for clerks and deputy clerks who are
collecting their convention materials at the start of the business
meetings. Thank you Rose and Betty for many years of service to the VCCA
by taking care of the registration table. |
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Clerks of circuit court Erica Williams,
Tricia Moore and Rick Francis are very excited as the convention starts in
Virginia Beach. This year’s convention attracted more than 150
clerks, deputy clerks, court officials, vendors and other guests during
the business and education programs. The evening receptions
and the banquet attracted more than 200 people.
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Newly-elected VCCA President Cathy Hogan and her husband Barry
enjoy the banquet and induction of VCCA officers. Cathy Hogan (Bedford
County) was elected president of the VCCA during the convention in
Virginia Beach. She will serve a one-year term effective September 21,
2014.
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| Dancing with the stars, or clerks that
is, Gail Barb (Fauquier Co.), Rick Francis (Southampton Co.) and Luzelle
Duggar (City of Charlottesville) get the dance floor moving by showing
their dance steps to KC and Sunshine Band. Most clerks did not know
that Rick Francis was the inspiration for KC’s classic 1977 tune, “I’m
Your Boogie Man.” |
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Team Augusta County enjoys the banquet at the convention as the
Brydges and the Davises finish dessert and prepare to approach the dance
floor. Few clerks know that John Davis was the disco king during his
college days at JMU.
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Tommy Moore, the clerk in Botetourt County, and his wife Sandy,
enjoy a quiet moment together during the banquet. Tommy can finally kick
back and relax as the banquet concludes. Tommy has played an active part
in each VCCA convention and the VCCA appreciates Tommy lending his talents
again this year. Thank you Tommy!
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Clerks John Davis (Augusta Co.) and Gary Clemens (Loudoun Co.) both alumni
of James Madison University, discuss their JMU days and current JMU
athletics during the convention banquet. John Davis actually won a
raffle prize for the first time at a convention after 22 years of
conventions. |
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The famous class of 2007 gathers for a group photo as they prepare to
celebrate another convention gathering. The clerks who were elected in
2007 have remained very close during their first term of office. The
class of 2007 started the tradition of gathering for photos at each
convention when they attended their first convention in 2008 in Loudoun
County.
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President Tina Sinnen did a masterful job hosting the annual convention in
Va. Beach. Pictured here with Tina are her husband Matt, along with
their sons prior to the banquet. Looks like there are several good
future candidates for clerk in her family. |
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Clerks Christy Jett (Spotsylvania Co.), Machelle Epps (Prince Edward Co.)
and Erica Williams (Montgomery Co.) take advantage of the gathering to
reunite and rekindle statewide friendships. |
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A perfect couple! Krisha and Sigmund Jones take time to enjoy the
convention banquet. Krisha was a deputy clerk in Brunswick County in
2002 when she first become involved with assisting with the convention
planning. Although she is no longer a deputy clerk, Krisha has continued
to play an instrumental part in the annual convention, serving as vendor
coordinator for the past 12 years. |
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Neighbor clerks, John T. Frey (Fairfax Co.) and Paul Ferguson (Arlington
Co.) compare notes on technology after visiting the vendor area during the
famous Poker Hand program.
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Breakfast is always a popular time during the convention as clerks and
vendors prepare for lively discussions and conversations related to court
technologies. Pictured here are former clerk Paul Garrett(City of
Charlottesville – retired), Ray Campbell (Caroline Co.), Chaz
Evans-Haywood (Rockingham Co./City of Harrisonburg) and Alan Heintzelman
of Imagesoft, INC. |
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There was complete harmony at the convention despite the appearance of
butting of heads by Tommy Moore (Botetourt Co.) and John Davis (Augusta
Co.) Tommy and John carry on their long-standing tradition of the bald
head butt while trying out the beach chairs during the convention dinner
and festivities. |
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Clerks, deputy clerks and guests enjoyed the Friday evening dinner
and festivities. During the casino night, clerk Ray Campbell
(Caroline County), Al Spengler from the Weldon Cooper Center,
Karen Campbell and Barrett Chappelle (Dinwiddie Co.) try their
luck at the roulette table. It appears from this photo that
Barrett was probably luckier at golf. |
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Some of the retired clerks attended the convention. Pictured here are
former clerk of Orange County, Linda Timmons, Gail Barb (Fauquier Co.),
Barry Helmstutler, Vickie Hemstutler (Henry Co.) and Teresa Brown
(Franklin Co.) Linda Timmons served as president of the VCCA in 2006
and hosted her convention in Va. Beach 8 years ago.
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The commentary related to legislation was too much for Luzelle
Duggar (Charlottesville) to bear so she lightened the mood with her clerk
colleagues Randy Carter, Jr. (City of Suffolk) and Yvonne Smith (Henrico.)
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The 2014 convention attracted numerous deputy clerks as well as clerk.
Pictured here are Keysha Kelly, Patty Eberhart, Kim Walker and Crystal
Keim, who are deputy clerks from Loudoun County.
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The VCCA selected Delegate Steve Landes as one of our legislators of the
year at the recent VCCA convention.
Pictured here are VCCA Legislative Committee co-chair Paul Ferguson
(Arlington Co.), President Tina Sinnen (City of
Virginia Beach), Delegate Steve Landes and VCCA Legislative
Committee co-chair Chaz Evans-Haywood (Rockingham Co./City of
Harrisonburg) after Delegate Landes was recognized as VCCA Legislator of
the Year.
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President Sinnen, clerks and deputy clerks enjoy the post-banquet
festivities by showing their dance moves.
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